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INCI name

LINALOOL

Linalool

DeodorantPerfumingreviewed

A fragrance substance that must be labelled as an allergen above set thresholds.

What it is

Linalool is a fragrance substance found in lavender, coriander and many other plants. It is one of the fragrance allergens that EU rules require to be named on the label above set thresholds. Its oxidation products, formed on exposure to air, are known skin sensitisers.

Where it is used

Perfumed products and products with essential oils.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Its presence on the label means it is above the labelling threshold; it does not mean the product will cause a reaction.

Functions

Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 841,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Safety Gate alerts (EU)

33 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.

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Products with this ingredient (6129)

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